
FERDINANDO GREGOROVIUS
Passeggiate per l'Italia
PREFAZIONE
LA CAMPAGNA ROMANA (1856)
La campagna romana. (1856).
I MONTI ERNICI (1858)
I monti Ernici. (1858).
I MONTI VOLSCI (1860)
I monti Volsci. (1860).
IDILLI DELLE SPIAGGE ROMANE. (1854).
The listener is invited to wander through the Roman countryside as seen through the eyes of a meticulous 19th‑century historian. In vivid prose he traces the rolling hills of the Ernici and Volsci, pauses at the sun‑kissed beaches of the Circeo, and wanders among the silent ruins of ancient villas. His observations are never mere travel notes; each description is woven with layered references to medieval battles, forgotten saints, and the everyday chatter of village life.
Beyond the scenery, the author lets the past speak, comparing the weathered stones of the Orsini castle with the surviving manuscripts he has studied. He uncovers how the landscape itself became a stage for centuries of politics, legend, and faith, offering listeners a tangible sense of history that still lingers in the fields and rivers. The result is a lyrical guide that feels both scholarly and warmly personal, perfect for anyone who loves to hear history breathe through the road‑side and the olive grove.
Language
it
Duration
~7 hours (432K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emanuela Piasentini, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2009-09-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1821–1891
Best known for bringing medieval Rome vividly to life, this German historian wrote with the eye of both a scholar and a traveler. His books helped shape how later readers imagined the city’s past, from emperors and popes to ruined streets and forgotten centuries.
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